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Butterfly's Brunch

Composition of the photograph, whether it was cropped appropriately. Whether PP could have been done, and in which area.

2. What I hope to achieve with the piece of work?

I want the eyes of the butterfly to show a certain kind of stern feeling while it's feasting on the flower, and for its mealtime to be portrayed strongly.

3. Under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)

I took this photo when I noticed hostplants and flowers planted beside a basketball court and all the butterflies/moths and bee drawn to them. I wanted to portray how beauty of nature exists so simply in a school and it has been neglected, though I failed to introduce this aspect into the photo.

4. What the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture

I had some difficulty with cropping this photo and positioning the butterfly. Bottom left was my final decision. I quite like this picture because of the sharpness but I think it can be further improved in many other perspectives, such as the contrast in colours. I also wondered if some flowers in the background may be non-flattering, but decided to keep it natural, which is a style I like pretty much.

Re: Butterfly's Brunch

Hi Phyll, I feel that the dried off flower directly behind the butterfly's eye is distracting viewers from what you wanted them to feel. (i.e. I want the eyes of the butterfly to show a certain kind of stern feeling while it's feasting on the flower, and for its mealtime to be portrayed strongly.)

Re: Butterfly's Brunch

Originally Posted by iguanavon

Hi Phyll, I feel that the dried off flower directly behind the butterfly's eye is distracting viewers from what you wanted them to feel. (i.e. I want the eyes of the butterfly to show a certain kind of stern feeling while it's feasting on the flower, and for its mealtime to be portrayed strongly.)

Wow, the moment you mentioned this, the dried off flower seemed to pop out of the photo way more than before. Thanks, iguanavon! No idea if I'm able to PP it well though...

Re: Butterfly's Brunch

Originally Posted by S L Chai

Hi Phyll, I agree with iguanavon. When I first saw the photo, I thought the dried flower was the butterfly's head. Shifting down a bit would have helped. :)

Thanks, S L Chai! The dried flower even has two antennae sticking out... Didn't have time to compose for every butterfly I was trying to capture, but I will remember to shift around if possible in case of such obstructions again! :)

Re: Butterfly's Brunch

Nice sharp shot! but i think the messy/clash in the background is cos of the fence seen in the bokeh.. its like the picture is not as natural due to the environment :x Could have been better at a different angle i guess :P

Re: Butterfly's Brunch

Originally Posted by pinkpiggy209

Nice sharp shot! but i think the messy/clash in the background is cos of the fence seen in the bokeh.. its like the picture is not as natural due to the environment :x Could have been better at a different angle i guess :P

Just my 2 cents. :P

Thanks! It's just a mini garden within a school compound, hence the fence. Not a nature park or some scenery spot in Singapore.